What the heck is an enrolment appointment?

First of all CONGRATS on getting accepted to York, that's amazing and you should be proud of yourself!

You've probably been invited to attend an enrolment appointment, either online or in person. You might be wondering what happens at an enrolment appointment/ advising session. If you're anything like me then you probably didn't know how long it would last, what they'd cover or what you should wear :P! That's where I come in...

Here's what you NEED to know about your IN PERSON enrolment appointment.

1. What will you be doing in this appointment?
--At your enrolment appointment you will be taught HOW to enrol in courses here at York via our online system. This is CRUCIAL since this is the system that you'll be using for the full 4+yrs that you're at university. The advisors will explain the requirements of your degree program to you, covering important topics such as GENERAL EDUCATION courses, ELECTIVES and CORE COURSES. You'll want to pay close attention to the instructions, information and advice they offer you; since you WILL be signing up for the classes you'll take in the FALL at this appointment!


2. Be on TIME and be prepared to be in the room for a while!
-- You should AIM to arrive at your appointment at least 10-15 mins early. This is because you need to sign in and collect some pamphlet information before you will be allowed to continue on to the section
of the appointment where you actually enrol in classes. So if your appointment starts at 9am then you should try to be at your advising room by at least 8:45am.

--Also be ready to sit in the appointment for anywhere from 1-3 hours. This means that depending on
how long you take going through the steps of selecting and enrolling in your courses you could be at

this appointment for up to 3 hours. It is perfectly normal to stay for the full 3 hours, it is also totally fine to be completely finished within 1hour it all depends on how many classes you're enrolling in, how you structure your schedule and whether or not the class you're trying to get into is full or not.

***Sometimes parents decide that they'll come with their student to their appointment thinking that
they'll be allowed to enter, they won't. So unfortunately or fortunately depending on your perspective parents will not be allowed in the room. So if your parents want to come let them know that they'll have to find something to keep them busy for up to 3 hours!***

3. Bring any and all questions you might have
--Your enrolment appointment is THE place to ask any questions that you might have about your ACADEMIC career here at York. Your advisors will be able to answer questions you might have on
your program, double majoring, major/minoring, professional certificates and everything in between. So feel
free to ask them, that's what their there for!

**Also remember to bring a jacket or sweater sometimes the rooms are cold and if you're there for a few hours you don't want to freeze!**

That's us in Vari Hall

4. Remember to stop by The RED Zone after your appointment is done!
--After a 3 hour appointment you might be tempted to RUN AWAY, but I would highly encourage you to make a quick trip to the RED Zone. Your session with us will only last for about 10-15mins and it will
be full of information about LIFE here at York. We'll tell you about The College System, Paying for School, Getting involved and SO MUCH MORE. At the end you get a little thank-you gift and we help you get your YU Card (campus id).

I know it might sound grueling but I assure that your enrolment appointment is important and at the end of it you'll know how to enrol in classes and you'll have visited the RED Zone which some would argue is the highlight of the day!

Come see us!

For those of your reading this blog who are participating in ONLINE enrolment appointments you are more than welcome to come and visit the RED Zone if you happen to be on campus. We'd love to see you at any time during the summer. Or if you'd rather wait till your "making connections" appointment
that's cool too you can always stop by and visit us then :D

If you have any questions about anything in this blog feel free to comment below!


As always remember to take it one day at a time and catch me in the Zone!!

Nicole